[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 143 (Wednesday, July 27, 1994)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 94-18228]
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[Federal Register: July 27, 1994]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[OPP-50797; FRL-4901-6]
Receipt of Notification to Conduct Small-Scale Testing of
Genetically Altered Microbial Pesticides
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: This notice announces EPA's receipt of a notification of
intent to conduct small-scale testing of four genetically altered
strains of Bacillus thuringiensis from the Ciba-Geigy Corporation.
DATES: Written comments must be received by August 26, 1994.
ADDRESSES: Comments, in triplicate, should bear the docket control
number OPP-50797 and be submitted to: Public Response and Program
Resources Branch, Field Operations Division (7506C), Office of
Pesticide Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW.,
Washington, DC 20460. In person bring comments to: Rm. 1128, Crystal
Mall #2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202.
Information submitted in any comment concerning this notice may be
claimed confidential by marking any part or all of that information as
``Confidential Business Information'' (CBI). Information so marked will
not be disclosed except in accordance with procedures set forth in 40
CFR part 2. A copy of the comment that does not contain CBI must be
submitted for inclusion in the public record. Information not marked
confidential may be disclosed publicly by EPA without prior notice to
the submitter. Written comments will be available for public inspection
in Rm. 1128 at the address given above, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, excluding legal holidays.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: By mail: Phillip O. Hutton, Product
Manager (PM) 18, Registration Division (7505C), Office of Pesticide
Programs, Environmental Protection Agency, 401 M St., SW., Washington,
DC 20460. Office location and telephone number: Rm. 213, Crystal Mall
#2, 1921 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202 (703) 305-7690.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A notification of intent to conduct small-
scale field testing pursuant to the EPA's Statement of Policy entitled
``Microbial Products Subject to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and
Rodenticide Act and the Toxic Substances Control Act,'' published in
the Federal Register of June 26, 1986 (51 FR 23313), has been received
by Ciba-Geigy Corporation of Greensboro, North Carolina. The purpose of
the proposed testing is to determine the biological activity of the
Bacillus thuringiensis strains CGB203, CGB208, CGB209, and CGB210
against diamondback moth, fall armyworm, beet armyworm, and tomato
fruitworm on cole crops and tomatoes over a 2-year period. These
strains have had various Bacillus thuringiensis cry genes inserted into
them via a B. thuringiensis - E. coli shuttle vector containing a B.
thuringiensis origin of replication and ampicillin and erythromycin
resistance markers. One of these strains also had a cry gene introduced
via conjugal transfer between two strains of B. thuringiensis. The
testing will take place in Florida on less than 1 acre per strain per
year. Plants in the test sites will be plowed into the soil at the
termination of the testing.
Following review of the Ciba-Geigy Corporation application and any
comments received in response to this Notice, EPA will decide whether
or not an Experimental Use Permit is required.
Dated: July 15, 1994.
Lois Rossi,
Acting Director, Registration Division, Office of Pesticide Programs.
[FR Doc. 94-18228 Filed 7-26-94; 8:45 am]
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